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אזרחים תומכים בצומת אשקלון במהלך קבלת החטופים החללים והעברתן לאבו כביר

Hostage Oded Lifshitz murdered more than a year ago, forensic experts confirm

After 85-year-old's body identified, process continues for three others—whom Hamas claims are Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas; 'The heavens are crying': hundreds of Israelis gather outside forensic institute, holding orange balloons, Israeli flags and 'Sorry' signs

Shilo Freid, Or Hadar | 02.20.25

לירי אלבג בסטורי באינסטגרם על עודד ליפשיץ ז"ל

Oded Lifshitz - a man of peace and of the land

The 85-year-old grandfather and great-grandfather, who died in Gaza captivity after he was abducted on October 7, was one of the founders of Kibbutz Nir Oz

Ynet | 02.20.25

מעמד קבלת ארונות החטופים החללים על-ידי כוח צה"ל

Israel, UN slam Hamas for 'abhorrent' display of hostage remains

Israel protests to mediators and Red Cross over 'sickening ceremony,' which it says violated prior agreements; UN human rights chief also condemns act

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 02.20.25

Israel confirms remains of hostage Oded Lifshitz identified as families mourn

Forensic teams begin identification after thousands gather to honor convoy carrying 4 hostages’ remains; 85-year-old's family confirms his identity, mourning the loss; Hamas claims other victims are Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

Or Hadar, Shilo Freid, Liran Tamari | 02.20.25

אגם ברגר נפגשה עם צילי שניידר ושניאור ובר

Freed hostage Agam Berger talks about her religious observance - and the moment she was separated from her friends in captivity

The IDF lookout freed in the third round of hostage releases under the current deal shared her captivity ordeal: 'The terrorists said, 'Take it.' We used it a lot; it gave us strength,' she said of the prayer book she received; she also recalled tracking Jewish holidays: 'We fasted on Yom Kippur'

Shilo Freid | 02.20.25

Sky News' anchor cries on air after reporting Bibas family in killed hostage release

As the news broke, host Chris Kenny struggled to hold back tears, saying: 'If you need clarification of Hamas' sheer brutality, today’s announcement makes it painfully clear'; He added that: 'These cowardly murderers deserve no mercy. Hamas must be eliminated'

Ynetnews | 02.19.25

Ceremony with a rabbi in the Gaza Strip, coffins wrapped in the Israeli flag: This is how the IDF will receive the hostages' bodies

In a first since the outbreak of the war, Hamas will transfer the remains of killed hostages to the Red Cross on Thursday morning, which will pass them to the IDF in Gaza; A ceremony will be held, and families will be notified only after formal identification

Yoav Zitun, Shilo Freid | 02.19.25

שר הבריאות אוריאל בוסו נפגש עם ד"ר חן קוגל במכון לרפואה משפטית ונערכו לקליטת גופות החטופים

Health officials brace for complex stages of hostage release, including return of remains

Forensic teams will use advanced identification methods, including DNA analysis and dental records, to confirm identities of murdered hostages; officials emphasize process may take up to 24 hours, with additional time required in complex cases

Or Hadar | 02.19.25

Senior official accuses Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs for 'only making concessions' in hostage negotiations

The unamed official claimed that the change in the negotiating team removing security chiefs and replacing them with allied minister directly resulted in the planned release of six hostages on Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 02.19.25

Hamas says 'open' to new Gaza leadership but refuses to disarm or be exiled

Terror group's spokesperson says that the issue of governance in the enclave will be discussed in the second phase of negotiations, set to begin in the coming days

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 02.19.25

Israelis Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed to be released after decade in Hamas captivity

After over 3,500 days in captivity the two Israeli civilians are set to be released as part of the hostage deal; Their long-awaited return brings relief to their families, who have spent years fighting for their release while grappling with uncertainty over their fate

ynet correspondents | 02.19.25

רועי וסמדר ז"ל עם ילדיהם מיכאל, עמליה ואביגיל

This couple adopted Abigail Edan, her 2 siblings after parents were murdered on Oct 7: 'Nothing is really over'

Zuli and Liron Mor, who survived the October 7 massacre in Kfar Aza along with their children, adopted Abigail, Michael and Amalia the children of Smadar and Roy Edan, who were killed by the terrorists; 'Maybe one day we’ll return to normal life, but right now, we live with grief every single day. We have three orphans in our home'

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 02.19.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ

March Madness: Israel, Trump and the Gaza gamble

Opinion: As Israeli leaders weigh the next phase of the war, US president’s escalating rhetoric and the fragile hostage deal are forcing tough decisions in Jerusalem

Amit Segal | 02.18.25

אליה כהן, עומר שם טוב, הישאם א-סייד, אברה מנגיסטו, עומר ונקרט, טל שהם

These are the 6 living hostages to be released on Saturday | Read their stories

The families of the six remaining living hostages from Phase 1 of hostage deal have been notified their loved ones will be released on Saturday; Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed will be released after more than a decade in captivity; Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, Omer Sham Tov, Tal Shoham have endured 505 days in what their families describe as hell

ynet correspondents | 02.18.25

Israel demands complete demilitarization of Gaza, minister says

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says talks on 2nd phase of deal to begin; Jerusalem will not support plan that would see civilian control of Gaza transferred from Hamas to Palestinian Authority; says Iran and Turkey working to restore Hezbollah

Reuters, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Moran Azulay | 02.18.25

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